Teambuilding: Making Work Teams Work
There may be no “I” in “TEAM” – but there’s certainly a lot of dysfunction. Even the best workplace teams aren’t immune to occasional tensions and roadblocks.
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What to Do Before Adopting Generative AI in Your Business
Your business may want to jump on the generative artificial intelligence (GAI) bandwagon and discover how you may become more productive and competitive, reduce costs, and make the most of new technology. There are many intriguing and effective GAI programs available for use. However, there are important considerations your business should evaluate before adopting a […]
‘Ghosting’ Is Becoming More Prevalent in the Hiring Process
Ghosting is becoming a common theme for 2018—as we’ve recently highlighted in a three-part series—and new research released by Clutch, a B2B ratings and reviews firm, shows that more than 40% of candidates say it’s reasonable to ghost a company during the hiring process. With more candidates ghosting companies, it leaves you wondering: What makes […]
Handling Diabetes in the Workplace
Yesterday we looked at some of the HR concerns that employees with diabetes in the workplace present. Today we cover more on that topic.
Federal Judge in Beaumont Sanctions Employee’s Lawyer for AI Fabrications
A straightforward wrongful termination claim resulted in a $2,000 sanction against a lawyer representing a former employee. Why? Inartful use of artificial intelligence (AI). Reading the Rules The federal judges covering the Eastern District of Texas (the eastern part of our state, roughly from Beaumont to Texarkana to Plano) issued a rule on the use […]
Paid Family Leave: Is it the Next Paid Leave Trend?
By Susan Schoenfeld, JD As employers scramble to manage the recent onslaught of paid sick leave legislation in the states and locally, a new paid leave trend may be emerging—paid family leave.
5 More Tips for Hiring Telecommuting Employees
In yesterday’s Advisor, we started a list of 10 tips for hiring telecommuting employees. Let’s continue that list now!
A 6-Figure Salary Isn’t Enough to Make Ends Meet, Especially Here!
When you hear that someone brings home a 6-figure salary, do you immediately envision a jet-setting CEO or C-suite executive? If so, you’re not alone, but the reality is that some people who take home 6-figures are actually worse off than you might think, especially if they’re living in one particular location.
How to Return to Physical Workspaces if We Don’t Reach Herd Immunity
COVID-19 has pitted health and safety against the well-being of people and organizations. Keeping communities safe has meant sacrificing so much, and the pains of the past year have been twofold: Businesses have been forced to close or become remote, and workers’ emotional well-being has been at risk.
Ruling Deflates EEOC Guidance on Hiring Bans Based on Criminal Record
A ruling from the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals—which covers Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas—has handed the state of Texas a win in its fight against Obama-era guidance from the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) related to the use of criminal record checks in hiring.